Expanded Star Wars: Starfighter Cast: Amy Adams, Matt Smith, and Aaron Pierre Join the Lineup
The Star Wars movie machine is back in motion, as production for the upcoming spin-off film, Star Wars: Starfighter, has commenced. The highly-anticipated film, set for release in May 2027, will feature a fresh cast and crew, promising a new chapter within the Star Wars universe.
Claudio Miranda, renowned for his work on Top Gun Maverick, has been reportedly hired as the director of photography for Star Wars: Starfighter. His addition to the team may suggest a similar aesthetic for the film, reminiscent of the high-octane action seen in Top Gun.
Among the new cast members, Amy Adams, known for her role in Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, has joined the Star Wars: Starfighter ensemble, although her specific role remains undisclosed. Other newcomers include Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and the previously announced Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth.
The publicity shot for Star Wars: Starfighter features Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray on a variant of the traditional Star Wars landspeeder, suggesting a Rebel stronghold setting. The landspeeder in the shot does not have a domed glass windscreen at the front, offering a unique twist on the iconic vehicle.
John Boyega was originally cast as the lead in Jeremy Saulnier's Rebel Ridge, but he abruptly departed, leading to Aaron Pierre's casting. Pierre is a newer talent, known for his lead role in Rebel Ridge.
Shawn Levy, known for directing Deadpool and Wolverine, will helm Star Wars: Starfighter. The film is set for release on the 28th May 2027, with The Mandalorian And Grogu scheduled for release a year earlier on the 22nd May 2026.
In related news, Matt Smith was originally part of Rise Of Skywalker's cast but his role was cut. The specific reasons for Smith's removal from the film have not been disclosed.
With production underway and an impressive lineup of talent, Star Wars fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Star Wars: Starfighter in 2027. The film promises to offer a fresh perspective on the Star Wars universe, with new characters, new stories, and a new aesthetic.
